James Gunn Gives DCU Update Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger & Debunks Batman’s ‘The Brave & The Bold’ Report
James Gunn has said that no DC Studios projects are paused despite uncertainty surrounding the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger. He specifically rejected a report suggesting that Batman: The Brave and the Bold had been put on hold, signalling that DCU development is continuing as planned.
Gunn said the alleged comment from director Andy Muschietti did not sound credible, while confirming the Batman project remains active. The film, separate from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, is intended to feature Bruce Wayne and his son Damian as Robin; Christina Hodson is writing and Muschietti is attached to direct. DC Studios’ wider Chapter One: Gods and Monsters has recently expanded with Lanterns, while Superman: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for 9 July 2027.
- Gunn says DC Studios development is not paused.
- The Brave and the Bold remains in active development.
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow opens in July 2027.
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DC Studios is the part of Warner Bros. that develops films and television shows based on DC characters such as Batman and Superman. James Gunn, who leads the studio with Peter Safran, is overseeing a connected slate called the DC Universe, or DCU; it is separate from some existing DC films.
The proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger has raised questions about what might happen to Warner Bros.’ plans, since a change of ownership could affect the company’s priorities. The Brave and the Bold is planned as a DCU Batman film featuring Bruce Wayne and his son Damian, who becomes Robin. It is separate from Matt Reeves’ Batman films, which follow a different version of the character.